South L.A. Food Diaries: Fishing for Holbox
Gilberto Cetina moved to Los Angeles in 2000 to help his father open a restaurant. Now, he’s trying to throw a twist on the Yucatán-style food that he knows and loves.
‘The Daily’ host Michael Barbaro speaks about podcast’s growth, popularity
Barbaro was one member of a tiny audio team The Times assembled to take on a new wave of political reporting in the wake of the 2016 presidential election. The Run-Up had worked. But listeners – and reporters – wanted something more.
REVIEW: 88rising brings eclectic musicians, Asian culture to LA
The park, studded with inflated balloons marked “88,” featured various food trucks.
State of the Art: New galleries and displacement: a counterintuitive narrative
We in South Central L.A., and within the most financially privileged institution in the area — are no strangers (though we have the luxury of blissful passivity) to the city’s current housing crisis.
REVIEW: Album reveals darker side of boy band
This project remains true to the connotations of a color-changing spectrum its name holds by offering a fresh perspective on the world and an intimate look into minds of the individuals that make up Brockhampton.
REVIEW: Kali Uchis is ‘just a stranger’ on stage
Colombian American musical newcomer Kali Uchis performed at Shrine Expo Hall on Friday.
Fill in the Blank: Brockhampton is a force worth rooting for after new album
I stumbled upon Brockhampton after a trusted friend insisted that I sample its “All-American Trash” mixtape a couple of years ago. The music didn’t blow me away, but the personalities behind the project left an impression on me.
Toma Té: Corridos give my undocumented dad a sense of belonging
My dad would listen to norteño artists known for their corridos — as Urban Dictionary defines the music genre, “some real ass music.” In actuality, corridos are songs that narrate the story of a historical figure from beginning to end.
REVIEW: MØ reaffirms live abilities and presence in inspired El Rey show
El Rey was the perfect venue for MØ to perform. Built in the 1930s as a movie theater, the current live music venue stands out on Wilshire Boulevard.
REVIEW: Miguel dazzles in two-hour performance at the Greek
Serenading a sold-out crowd for two hours on a crisp September night, the artist was in top form as he ran through hits both old and new, taking the time to interact with the crowd and provide backstories to some of his most popular songs.